Manager Policy and Market Regulation - Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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About the role

Manager, Policy & Market Regulation

What’s in it for you?

• Work flexibly, with access to hybrid working and flexible hours depending on the needs of the role and team.
• Access valuable employee benefits, including discounted energy, corporate discounts and solar plans, wellbeing initiatives + more!
• Make a meaningful contribution during a 12-month maximum-term opportunity, influencing policy and regulatory outcomes that shape AGL’s Customer Markets business and the broader Australian energy sector.

About the role

We have an exciting 12-month maximum-term opportunity for a Manager, Policy and Market Regulation to join AGL’s Corporate Affairs team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Market Regulation, you will be a key advocate and influencer for AGL’s Customer Markets business. Working in a fast-paced and highly visible environment, you will help shape regulatory strategy, influence policy development and support the successful implementation of regulatory and market reforms.

You will collaborate with teams across AGL and build strong relationships with governments, regulators, energy market authorities, industry bodies and other external stakeholders. Your work will support AGL to develop clear, evidence-based positions, manage regulatory risk and influence outcomes that create value for our customers and business

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the development of Customer Markets regulatory strategies primarily relating to regulated pricing and consumer energy resources in partnership with relevant AGL business units.
• Developing clear, commercially informed positions on regulatory, technical and public policy matters.
• Preparing and coordinating submissions and responses to public consultation processes involving organisations such as the AEMC, AER, ESC and jurisdictional governments.
• Providing strategic regulatory advice and working closely with AGL’s Legal and Corporate Affairs teams to identify issues and manage business risk.
• Representing AGL at industry forums, including the Australian Energy Council, and advocating for AGL’s policy and regulatory priorities.
• Building trusted relationships with regulators, government departments, industry bodies and other energy retailers to influence outcomes and progress AGL’s strategic positions.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in business, law, economics, engineering or a related field. Preferred but not essential

• Demonstrated experience in energy regulation with a particular focus on pricing and/or consumer energy resources regulations underpinned by a strong knowledge of the Australian energy market and regulatory landscape.

• Proven experience developing strategic regulatory and policy positions and influencing government, regulators and industry stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear recommendations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

If you are an experienced regulatory professional who enjoys navigating complex policy issues, influencing senior stakeholders and helping shape the future of Australia’s energy market, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help influence regulatory outcomes that support AGL, our customers and Australia’s evolving energy market.

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Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

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